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    L'oreille (en. The ear)

    /l‿o.ʁɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organ of hearing in humans and animals.
    He has an ear infection.
    Il a une infection à l'oreille.
    Outer part of the hearing organ.
    She has earrings.
    Elle a des boucles d'oreilles.
    Figurative sense referring to the ability to listen.
    He always has an attentive ear for others.
    Il a toujours l'oreille attentive aux autres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'auricula', a diminutive of 'auris' meaning 'ear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a sharp ear
    To be very sensitive to sounds.
    avoir l'oreille fine
    to enjoy hearing one's own voice
    To love to hear oneself speak.
    aimer entendre son propre son
    to stick one's fingers in one's ears
    To ignore what is being said to us.
    se mettre les doigts dans l'oreille

    Related Words

    hearing
    Ability to hear.
    audition
    sound
    Acoustic perception.
    son
    tinnitus
    Auditory sensation without an external source.
    acouphène

    Slang Meanings

    To have indiscreet ears.
    He always knows what's going on, he has ears.
    Il est toujours au courant, il a des oreilles.
    To be attentive.
    Be attentive, don't be deaf to what is being said.
    Sois attentif, n'aie pas l'oreille sourde.